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Gumbo Man · 06-12-2022, 08:21 PM

In your life time who was the best or most enjoyable to watch? These were mine.

Pitcher……….Greg Maddox
Batter………..Tony Gwynn
Catcher………Benito Santiago

panhandlehunter · 06-12-2022, 08:38 PM

There are too many to list. Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, Bonds, McGwire and Sosa smashing dingers are some of my favorite.

Hoss163 · 06-12-2022, 08:38 PM

Pitcher - Nolan Ryan
Batter - Ken Griffey Jr & Kirby Puckett
Catcher -Pudge Rodriquez

Jcjohnson · 06-12-2022, 08:41 PM

Pitcher- Maddox
Battter-Chipper Jones
Catcher- Yadier Molina

ShockValue · 06-12-2022, 08:44 PM

Nolan
Juando
Pudge

Cookiemonster1 · 06-12-2022, 08:50 PM

Smoltz
Sosa
Pudge

lmartin5 · 06-12-2022, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShockValue

Nolan
Juando
Pudge

Same here…

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AntlerCollector · 06-12-2022, 09:03 PM

Nolan
McGwire
Pudge

Big Lee · 06-12-2022, 09:05 PM

Tony Romo.

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Lights Out · 06-12-2022, 09:17 PM

Hands down Tony Gywnn!
Randy Johnson and Kirby Puckett

Gumbo Man · 06-12-2022, 09:24 PM

All good picks. But for me the finesse that Gwynn and Maddox brought to the the table was mind blowing. And Santiago would throw behind a left handed batter to pick a runner off at first base with too much of a lead.

mikemorvan · 06-12-2022, 09:25 PM

None of these were the best, but for me most enjoyable.

Cather - Manny Sanguillen
Pitcher - Jim Kern
Batter - Juan Gonzalez

curtintex · 06-12-2022, 09:42 PM

Pitcher: Nolan Ryan
Hitter: Jeff Bagwell
Catcher: Craig Biggio

I've always been a homer. Three HOFers that I grew up cheering for.

Backwoods101 · 06-12-2022, 09:45 PM

Brad Lidge
Hunter Pence
Machete

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Ladder034 · 06-12-2022, 10:41 PM

Pitcher: Ricky “wild thing” Vaughn
Catcher: Jake Taylor
Hitter: Pedro cerrano

RJK70 · 06-12-2022, 10:43 PM

Pitcher: Nolan
Batter: Bo Jackson, Griffey Jr, Frank Thomas
Catcher: Never really into this position but I guess Pudge

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trophy8 · 06-12-2022, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladder034

Pitcher: Ricky “wild thing” Vaughn
Catcher: Jake Taylor
Hitter: Pedro cerrano

Juuuuuuuuust a bit outside.

bowhuntntxn · 06-13-2022, 06:26 AM

ozzy newsome

catfish hunter

rusty greer

Pineywoods · 06-13-2022, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtintex

Pitcher: Nolan Ryan
Hitter: Jeff Bagwell
Catcher: Craig Biggio

I've always been a homo. Three HOFers that I grew up cheering for.

Great list! Nolan is my all time favorite player.

N.DaWoods · 06-13-2022, 06:55 AM

P= Nolan
H= Sosa
C= Pudge

HUNTIN HARD · 06-13-2022, 07:25 AM

Adrain Beltre

Bayouboy · 06-13-2022, 07:51 AM

Pete Rose - Do anything to get on base and score

Johnny Bench - Best catcher I ever saw

Rollie Fingers - If he wasn't one of the greatest relievers/closers he certainly had the greatest mustache

jaker_cc · 06-13-2022, 08:10 AM

Pitcher- Maddux
Hitter- Miggy Cabrera
Catcher- Yadi

Snapperhead94 · 06-13-2022, 08:18 AM

Maddox
Brett
Pudge

Gumbo Man · 06-13-2022, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bayouboy

Pete Rose - Do anything to get on base and score

Johnny Bench - Best catcher I ever saw

Rollie Fingers - If he wasn't one of the greatest relievers/closers he certainly had the greatest mustache

Pete Rose would have played the game for free if he had to. I never remember another player with that much passion.

Goldeneagle · 06-13-2022, 08:37 AM

Mickey Mantle
Don Drysdale
Carlton Fisk

Hardware · 06-13-2022, 08:43 AM

Nolan Ryan
Ted Williams
Carlton Fisk

stickemhard3 · 06-13-2022, 08:45 AM

Randy Johnson
Ken Griffey Jr
Pudge

A player who far exceeded his talent level was David Eckstein. Peskiest and mentally toughest hitter of the 2000's. I hated him against the Astros but respect his grit.

bloodtrail18 · 06-13-2022, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladder034

Pitcher: Ricky “wild thing” Vaughn
Catcher: Jake Taylor
Hitter: Pedro cerrano

This pleases Jobu.

Snowflake Killa · 06-13-2022, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldeneagle

Mickey Mantle
Don Drysdale
Carlton Fisk

Tell us you're gof without telling us

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Dr. Evil · 06-13-2022, 09:19 AM

Nolan Ryan
Pete Rose
Johnny Bench

Gumbo Man · 06-13-2022, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldeneagle

Mickey Mantle
Don Drysdale
Carlton Fisk

Didn’t get to see much of those guys. Had too much homework!! Had a bat though that was signed by Mickey Mantle………or did I !!!

bow4my2 · 06-13-2022, 09:23 AM

Rose
Ryan
Pudge

Mayhem · 06-13-2022, 09:24 AM

I had rather be poked in the eye, than watch baseball.

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Goldeneagle · 06-13-2022, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowflake Killa

Tell us you're gof without telling us

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumbo Man

Didn’t get to see much of those guys. Had too much homework!! Had a bat though that was signed by Mickey Mantle………or did I !!!

Best memories I have are the Sunday afternoons sitting in my dads lap watching baseball. All in the early 60's. Mantle was big into Little League baseball in Dallas. You would see him walking around Kiest Park checking out the kids games.

AntlerCollector · 06-13-2022, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtintex

Pitcher: Nolan Ryan
Hitter: Jeff Bagwell
Catcher: Craig Biggio

I've always been a homer. Three HOFers that I grew up cheering for.

Well what about the greatest Astro pitcher ever?

Randy Johnson! Just win baby!

Boomstick · 06-13-2022, 10:56 AM

Pitcher-Roy Halladay
Hitting-Ken Griffey Jr
Catcher-Pudge

Smart · 06-13-2022, 11:02 AM

Pitcher……… Greg Maddux/ Randy Johnson
Batter……… Juan Gonzales/Adrian Beltre
Catcher………Pudge Rodriguez

sandbill · 06-13-2022, 11:31 AM

Pitcher: Tex
Hitter: Yaz
Catcher: Bench

Bonus category- Most entertaining manager:
Earl Weaver, Billy Martin, Lou Piniella

Goldeneagle · 06-13-2022, 11:42 AM

I guess I better give a shout out to my cousin....Storm Davis.

Gumbo Man · 06-13-2022, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandbill

Pitcher: Tex
Hitter: Yaz
Catcher: Bench

Bonus category- Most entertaining manager:
Earl Weaver, Billy Martin, Lou Piniella

Billy Martin and Tommy Lasorrda

GarGuy · 06-13-2022, 11:54 AM

Paige Spiranac?

Does it have to be baseball ?

Hardware · 06-22-2022, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarGuy

Paige Spiranac?

Does it have to be baseball ?

For The Win!!!

GarGuy · 06-22-2022, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardware

For The Win!!!

She got dat swing.

BowhunterB · 06-22-2022, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikemorvan

None of these were the best, but for me most enjoyable.

Cather - Manny Sanguillen
Pitcher - Jim Kern
Batter - Juan Gonzalez

Good ole Manny Sanguillen. That is a bit obscure and a blast from the past but as a Pirates fan, I love it.

ctom87 · 06-22-2022, 10:06 AM

Great question.

Pitcher: Nolan Ryan. After all, my son is named after him. I feel like I was too young to appreciate him when he played, since I was born in 87. My appreciation grew as I got older and understood all the things he was about.

Hitter: I'm going with Josh Hamilton. 2010 was absolutely an unbelievable year and I'll never forget the 28 home runs in the first round of the home run derby, including one that left Yankee Stadium.

Catcher: Pudge. Arguably the best catcher that ever lived. Unquestionably in the top 3. He had the best arm in the game and I am glad that I was able to witness all those pick off's and lasers catching would-be base stealers.

All around...growing up and watching the Rangers was quite an experience. at 4 years old I knew every single ranger, their number and position. Baseball was and still is my favorite sport. The game will teach you a lot about life.

diamond10x · 06-22-2022, 10:09 AM

Pitcher: Maddox/smoltz
Batter: Chipper Jones
Catcher: Javy Lopez

Too many memories watching my Braves on TBS weekly.

7sdad · 06-22-2022, 10:16 AM

Pitcher - Mariano Rivera
Batter - Tony Gwynn
Catcher - Pudge

Preacher Man · 06-22-2022, 10:20 AM

Pitcher: I enjoyed the knuckleballers. Wakefield and Dickey. Even they barely knew where it was going.

Hitter: I'm blown away with what Altuve can do given that the man is 5'5'' tall.

Catcher: Yadi Molina and Benito Santiago. Both incredible.

Overall I go with Adrian Beltre. He was a great player who had a lot of fun with the game.

SaltwaterSlick · 06-22-2022, 10:25 AM

Most Enjoyable:
Mike Scott
Craig Biggio
Yogi!

Best
Nolan
Biggio
Santiago

06-12-2022, 08:21 PM	#1
Gumbo Man Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Livingston Texas Hunt In: Between Onalaska and Groveton	Let’s Play Ball In your life time who was the best or most enjoyable to watch? These were mine. Pitcher……….Greg Maddox Batter………..Tony Gwynn Catcher………Benito Santiago

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06-12-2022, 08:38 PM	#2
panhandlehunter Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sweenyish Hunt In: Brazoria, Matagorda & Webb Counties	There are too many to list. Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, Bonds, McGwire and Sosa smashing dingers are some of my favorite.

06-12-2022, 08:38 PM	#3
Hoss163 Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Abilene tx Hunt In: Coleman Tx , Melvin Tx And SW Oklahoma	Pitcher - Nolan Ryan Batter - Ken Griffey Jr & Kirby Puckett Catcher -Pudge Rodriquez

06-12-2022, 08:41 PM	#4
Jcjohnson Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Evans, GA Hunt In: Burke, Thompson, Lincolnton	Pitcher- Maddox Battter-Chipper Jones Catcher- Yadier Molina

06-12-2022, 08:44 PM	#5
ShockValue Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Flower Mound, Tx Hunt In: North Texas	Nolan Juando Pudge

06-12-2022, 08:50 PM	#6
Cookiemonster1 Eight Point Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: burnet Hunt In: lampasas,brady	Smoltz Sosa Pudge

06-12-2022, 09:03 PM	#8
AntlerCollector Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2014 Hunt In: Votaw, Del Rio, Eldorado, Bon Wier	Nolan McGwire Pudge

06-12-2022, 09:05 PM	#9
Big Lee Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: TX Hunt In: Central Texas	Tony Romo. Sent from my SM-A536V using Tapatalk

06-12-2022, 09:17 PM	#10
Lights Out Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hurst Hunt In: Wise County	Hands down Tony Gywnn! Randy Johnson and Kirby Puckett

06-12-2022, 09:24 PM	#11
Gumbo Man Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Livingston Texas Hunt In: Between Onalaska and Groveton	All good picks. But for me the finesse that Gwynn and Maddox brought to the the table was mind blowing. And Santiago would throw behind a left handed batter to pick a runner off at first base with too much of a lead.

06-12-2022, 09:25 PM	#12
mikemorvan Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FW Hunt In: vetements noirs	None of these were the best, but for me most enjoyable. Cather - Manny Sanguillen Pitcher - Jim Kern Batter - Juan Gonzalez

06-12-2022, 09:42 PM	#13
curtintex Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Porter Trash Hunt In: Tyler County	Pitcher: Nolan Ryan Hitter: Jeff Bagwell Catcher: Craig Biggio I've always been a homer. Three HOFers that I grew up cheering for.

06-12-2022, 09:45 PM	#14
Backwoods101 Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Harper Hunt In: Gillespie, Kimble	Brad Lidge Hunter Pence Machete Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-12-2022, 10:41 PM	#15
Ladder034 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: My house Hunt In: TX	Pitcher: Ricky “wild thing” Vaughn Catcher: Jake Taylor Hitter: Pedro cerrano

06-12-2022, 10:43 PM	#16
RJK70 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kingwood, TX Hunt In: Mason County and Western States	Pitcher: Nolan Batter: Bo Jackson, Griffey Jr, Frank Thomas Catcher: Never really into this position but I guess Pudge Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

06-13-2022, 06:26 AM	#18
bowhuntntxn Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, TX	ozzy newsome catfish hunter rusty greer

06-13-2022, 06:55 AM	#20
N.DaWoods Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austin Area Hunt In: Texas	P= Nolan H= Sosa C= Pudge

06-13-2022, 07:25 AM	#21
HUNTIN HARD Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Victoria, TX Hunt In: Refugio, Africa	Adrain Beltre

06-13-2022, 07:51 AM	#22
Bayouboy Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: League City Hunt In: East Texas	Pete Rose - Do anything to get on base and score Johnny Bench - Best catcher I ever saw Rollie Fingers - If he wasn't one of the greatest relievers/closers he certainly had the greatest mustache

06-13-2022, 08:10 AM	#23
jaker_cc Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio Hunt In: Bee County/ Out West	Pitcher- Maddux Hitter- Miggy Cabrera Catcher- Yadi

06-13-2022, 08:18 AM	#24
Snapperhead94 Six Point Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Corpus Hunt In: Hebbronville	Maddox Brett Pudge

06-13-2022, 08:37 AM	#26
Goldeneagle Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Allen, TX Hunt In: Where ever I get a chance.	Mickey Mantle Don Drysdale Carlton Fisk

06-13-2022, 08:43 AM	#27
Hardware Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: Texas, Western US & Argentina	Nolan Ryan Ted Williams Carlton Fisk

06-13-2022, 08:45 AM	#28
stickemhard3 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Waverly Hunt In: Anderson County & Mexico	Randy Johnson Ken Griffey Jr Pudge A player who far exceeded his talent level was David Eckstein. Peskiest and mentally toughest hitter of the 2000's. I hated him against the Astros but respect his grit.

06-13-2022, 09:19 AM	#31
Dr. Evil Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Leon Springs, Tx Hunt In: Searching	Nolan Ryan Pete Rose Johnny Bench

06-13-2022, 09:23 AM	#33
bow4my2 Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: TEXAS	Rose Ryan Pudge

06-13-2022, 09:24 AM	#34
Mayhem Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: porter, tx Hunt In: crockett, county	I had rather be poked in the eye, than watch baseball. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-13-2022, 10:56 AM	#37
Boomstick Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Roanoke Hunt In: Hunt County	Pitcher-Roy Halladay Hitting-Ken Griffey Jr Catcher-Pudge

06-13-2022, 11:02 AM	#38
Smart Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, TX Hunt In: Tom Green County	Pitcher……… Greg Maddux/ Randy Johnson Batter……… Juan Gonzales/Adrian Beltre Catcher………Pudge Rodriguez

06-13-2022, 11:42 AM	#40
Goldeneagle Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Allen, TX Hunt In: Where ever I get a chance.	I guess I better give a shout out to my cousin....Storm Davis.

06-22-2022, 10:06 AM	#46
ctom87 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Fort Worth Hunt In: Searching.	Great question. Pitcher: Nolan Ryan. After all, my son is named after him. I feel like I was too young to appreciate him when he played, since I was born in 87. My appreciation grew as I got older and understood all the things he was about. Hitter: I'm going with Josh Hamilton. 2010 was absolutely an unbelievable year and I'll never forget the 28 home runs in the first round of the home run derby, including one that left Yankee Stadium. Catcher: Pudge. Arguably the best catcher that ever lived. Unquestionably in the top 3. He had the best arm in the game and I am glad that I was able to witness all those pick off's and lasers catching would-be base stealers. All around...growing up and watching the Rangers was quite an experience. at 4 years old I knew every single ranger, their number and position. Baseball was and still is my favorite sport. The game will teach you a lot about life.